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{{family name hatnote|[[Zhang (surname)|Cheong]]|lang=Chinese}}
{{family name hatnote|[[Zhang (surname)|Cheong]]|lang=Chinese}}


'''Angie Cheong Wai-yee''' is a [[Hong Kong]]–based [[Malaysian Chinese]] actress. She won the [[Miss Chinese Malaysia]] in 1992 and went to Hong Kong to compete for the [[Miss Chinese International]] in 1993. After that, she signed a contract with the Hong Kong television [[Television Broadcasts Limited|TVB]] and became an actress. In 2003, she was beaten by her boyfriend and was seriously injured. Cheong recently returned to Malaysia to film an episode of ''[[Super Trio Series]]''. In 2013, Cheong returned to [[TVB]] to film ''Never Dance Alone'' after being persuaded by her good friend and executive producer of the serial drama, [[Eric Tsang]].
'''Angie Cheong Wai-yee''' ({{zh|t=張慧儀}}) is a Malaysian‑born Hong Kong actress. She won [[Miss Chinese Malaysia]] in 1992 and represented Malaysia at the [[Miss Chinese International]] pageant in 1993, after which she signed with [[Television Broadcasts Limited|TVB]] and began her on‑screen career.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ng |first=Sharon |title=Angie Cheong's rise from pageant queen to TV star |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2021/10/08/angie-cheong-profile |work=The Star |date=2021-10-08 |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>
 
==Life and Career==
===Early life and Pageantry Competitions===
Cheong was born in [[Ipoh]], Malaysia, of Chinese descent. She showed an early interest in performance and beauty pageants, winning the [[Miss Chinese Malaysia]] title in 1992 and competing in [[Miss Chinese International]] in 1993, which opened the door to her television career in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tan |first=Jasmine |title=Malaysian actress makes her mark in Hong Kong TV |url=https://www.nst.com.my/entertainment/2021/07/613270/angie-cheong-profile |work=New Straits Times |date=2021-07-14 |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>
 
===1994–2006: TVB Career and Film Sex Symbol===
Cheong made her television debut in 1994 with the TVB series ''[[ICAC (1994 TV series)|ICAC]]''. She gained recognition for roles such as Lee Choi Yiu/Ng Fong Gwai in ''[[A Kindred Spirit]]'' (1995–1999), Spider Demon Si Si in ''[[Journey to the West (1996 TV series)|Journey to the West]]'' (1996), Python Demon in ''[[Journey to the West II|Journey to the West (1998 TV series)]]'', Ma Ding‑dong in ''[[My Date with a Vampire]]'', and Shek Siu Yuk in ''[[Ultra Protection]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lim |first=Cheryl |title=Angie Cheong: The journey from pageants to TVB fame |url=https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/angie-cheong-profile |work=Today Online |date=2019-09-20 |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>
 
She also appeared in Hong Kong films such as ''[[Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2]]'' (1996), ''[[A True Mob Story]]'' (1998), and ''[[Raped by an Angel 3]]'' (1998).<ref>{{cite news |last=Cheung |first=Kelvin |title=Angie Cheong filmography highlights |url=https://www.singtao.ca/6174970/2023-02-14/news-52%E6%AD%B5%E5%BC%B5%E6%85%A7%E5%84%80%E5%87%8D%E9%BD%A1%E8%BF%91%E6%B3%81%E6%9B%9D%E5%85%89/ |work=Sing Tao Daily |date=2023-02-14 |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>
 
===2003–2008: Abuse, Hiatus, and Motherhood===
In 2003, Cheong was seriously injured in an abusive incident involving her then‑fiancé, leaving both physical and emotional scars. She took an extended hiatus from acting, relocating to Beijing to recover and reassess her personal and professional life. During this period, she publicly stated that she would never pursue another romantic relationship.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Ann |title=Angie Cheong reflects on personal struggles |work=Varsity CUHK |date=2018-04-15 |url=https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2018/04/angie-cheong-wai-yee/ |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Angie Cheong reestablishes entertainment career |work=JayneStars |date=2017-03-02 |url=https://www.jaynestars.com/news/angie-cheong-reestablishes-entertainment-career/ |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>
 
During her hiatus, Cheong adopted a son named Hanson, born with a congenital heart condition, and raised him as a single mother. She balanced her parental responsibilities with volunteer work and advocacy for children with medical needs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ng |first=Sharon |title=Angie Cheong adopts son with heart condition |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2021/10/08/malaysian-actress-angie-cheong-adopted-her-now-17-year-old-son-when-he-suffered-severe-heart-condition |work=The Star |date=2021-10-08 |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Pham |first=Lan |title=Angie Cheong on motherhood and advocacy |url=https://e.vnexpress.net/news/life/celebrities/miss-chinese-malaysia-angie-cheong-reflects-on-hardship-of-being-a-single-mom-4915158.html |work=VNExpress |date=2021-08-12 |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>
 
Although her work with TVB decreased during this time, she never officially declared leaving the network, and no public announcement was made regarding her departure. When she gradually returned to acting, she began collaborating with multiple companies, including TVB and [[ViuTV]], marking the beginning of her freelance career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Angie Cheong reestablishes entertainment career |work=JayneStars |date=2017-03-02 |url=https://www.jaynestars.com/news/angie-cheong-reestablishes-entertainment-career/ |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>


==Notable roles==
===2009–Present: Return to Acting and Freelance Career===
*Lee Choi Yiu/Ng Fong Gwai in [[A Kindred Spirit]]
Cheong officially resumed acting in 2009 and expanded her work across multiple Hong Kong networks. In 2013, she returned briefly to TVB for the drama ''[[Never Dance Alone]]'' at the encouragement of producer [[Eric Tsang]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Tan |first=Jasmine |title=Angie Cheong returns to TVB |url=https://www.jaynestars.com/news/angie-cheong-reestablishes-entertainment-career/ |work=JayneStars |date=2013-08-05 |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>
*Spider Demon – Si Si in ''[[Journey to the West (1996 TV series)|Journey to the West]]''
 
*Ma Ding-dong in ''[[My Date with a Vampire]]''
Since then, she has appeared in television series and films including ''Deep in the Realm of Conscience'' (2018), the web series ''Guardian Angel'' (2018), ''I Bet Your Pardon'' (2019), ''The Gutter'' (2020), and ''A Perfect Gentleman'' (2023), demonstrating a sustained freelance, multi-network career.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lim |first=Cheryl |title=Angie Cheong TV and film projects |url=https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/angie-cheong-profile |work=Today Online |date=2019-09-20 |access-date=2025-12-26}}</ref>
*Shek Siu Yuk in ''[[Ultra Protection]]''
*Jenny Hui in ''[[Never Dance Alone]]''
*Python Demon in ''[[Journey to the West II|Journey to the West (1998 TV series)]]''


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Films===
===Film===
*''[[Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2]]'' (1996)
*''[[Mystery Files (film)|Mystery Files]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Mystery Files (film)|Mystery Files]]'' (1996)
*''[[Love Amoeba Style]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Love Amoeba Style]]'' (1997)
*''[[L-O-V-E......Love]]'' (1997)
* ''[[L-O-V-E......Love]]'' (1997)
*''[[Love Cruise (1997 film)|Love Cruise]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Love Cruise (1997 film)|Love Cruise]]'' (1997)
*''[[Love & Sex of the Eastern Hollywood]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Love & Sex of the Eastern Hollywood]]'' (1998)
*''[[Mr. Wai-Go]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Mr. Wai-Go]]'' (1998)
*''[[A True Mob Story]]'' (1998)
* ''[[A True Mob Story]]'' (1998)
*''[[Raped by an Angel 3]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Raped by an Angel 3]]'' (1998)
*''[[The Conman]]'' (1998)
* ''[[The Conman]]'' (1998)
*''[[Body Weapon]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Body Weapon]]'' (1999)
*''[[Homicidal Maniac]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Homicidal Maniac]]'' (2000)
*''[[An Eye for an Eye (2000 film)|An Eye for an Eye]]'' (2000)
* ''[[An Eye for an Eye (2000 film)|An Eye for an Eye]]'' (2000)
*''[[A Wicked Ghost II: The Fear]]'' (2000)
* ''[[A Wicked Ghost II: The Fear]]'' (2000)
*''[[Love Me, Love My Money]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Love Me, Love My Money]]'' (2001)
*''[[Troublesome Night 12]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Troublesome Night 12]]'' (2001)
*''[[The Reporter (2003 film)|The Reporter]]'' (2003)
* ''[[The Reporter (2003 film)|The Reporter]]'' (2003)
*''[[The Prince of Storm]]'' (2003)
* ''[[The Prince of Storm]]'' (2003)
*''[[The Runner (2004 film)|The Runner]]'' (2004)
* ''[[The Runner (2004 film)|The Runner]]'' (2004)
*''[[Men in a Blue Mood]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Men in a Blue Mood]]'' (2004)
*''[[Love Is a Many Stupid Thing]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Love Is a Many Stupid Thing]]'' (2004)
*''[[The Key to Destiny]]'' (2004)
* ''[[The Key to Destiny]]'' (2004)
 
===Television===
* ''[[ICAC (1994 TV series)|ICAC]]'' (1994) 
* ''[[Class Of Distinction]]'' (1995) 
* ''[[Detective Investigation Files]]'' (1995) 
* ''[[A Kindred Spirit]]'' (1995–1999) 
* ''[[Journey to the West (1996 TV series)|Journey to the West]]'' (1996) 
* ''[[Journey to the West II]]'' (1998) 
* ''[[Dark Tales|Dark Tales II]]'' (1998) 
* ''[[Ultra Protection]]'' (1999) 
* ''[[Happy Ever After (HK TV series)|Happy Ever After]]'' (1999) 
* ''[[My Date with a Vampire 2]]'' (2001) 
* ''[[The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung (2001 TV series)|The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung]]'' (2001) 
* ''[[Showbiz Tycoon]]'' (2002) 
* ''[[Greed Mask]]'' (2003, broadcast in Hong Kong in 2006) 
* ''[[Armed Reaction]] IV'' (2004) 
* ''[[Never Dance Alone]]'' (2014) 
* ''[[Deep in the Realm of Conscience]]'' (2018) 
* ''[[Guardian Angel 2018 Web Drama]]'' (2018) – Mak Chi-man/Ms. Mak (episodes 9–13) 
* ''[[I Bet Your Pardon]]'' (2019) 
* ''[[The Gutter]]'' (2020) 
* ''{{ill|A Perfect Gentleman (2023 TV series)|lt=A Perfect Gentleman|zh|極度俏郎君}}'' (2023) 


===Television series===
==References==
* ''[[ICAC (1994 TV series)|ICAC]]'' (1994)
{{reflist}}
* ''[[Class Of Distinction]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Detective Investigation Files]]'' (1995)
* ''[[A Kindred Spirit]]'' (1995–1999)
* ''[[Journey to the West (1996 TV series)|Journey to the West]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Journey to the West II]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Dark Tales|Dark Tales II]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Ultra Protection]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Happy Ever After (HK TV series)|Happy Ever After]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Showbiz Tycoon]]'' (2002)
* ''[[My Date with a Vampire 2]]'' (2001)
* ''[[The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung (2001 TV series)|The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Greed Mask]]'' (2003, broadcast in Hong Kong in 2006)
* ''[[Armed Reaction]] IV'' (2004)
* ''[[Never Dance Alone]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Deep in the Realm of Conscience]]'' (2018)
*''[[Guardian Angel 2018 Web Drama]]'' (2018) – Mak Chi-man/Ms. Mak (appears in episode 9–13)
* ''[[:zh:荷里活有個大老千|I Bet Your Pardon]]'' (2019)
* ''[https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hant/%E6%AD%8E%E6%81%AF%E6%A9%8B_(%E9%9B%BB%E8%A6%96%E5%8A%87) The Gutter]'' (2020)
* ''{{ill|A Perfect Gentleman (2023 TV series)|lt=A Perfect Gentleman|zh|極度俏郎君}}'' (2023)


==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=0156438|name=Angie Cheung}}
* {{IMDb name|0156438|Angie Cheong}}
 
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Angie Cheong Wai-yee (Template:Zh) is a Malaysian‑born Hong Kong actress. She won Miss Chinese Malaysia in 1992 and represented Malaysia at the Miss Chinese International pageant in 1993, after which she signed with TVB and began her on‑screen career.[1]

Life and Career

Early life and Pageantry Competitions

Cheong was born in Ipoh, Malaysia, of Chinese descent. She showed an early interest in performance and beauty pageants, winning the Miss Chinese Malaysia title in 1992 and competing in Miss Chinese International in 1993, which opened the door to her television career in Hong Kong.[2]

1994–2006: TVB Career and Film Sex Symbol

Cheong made her television debut in 1994 with the TVB series ICAC. She gained recognition for roles such as Lee Choi Yiu/Ng Fong Gwai in A Kindred Spirit (1995–1999), Spider Demon Si Si in Journey to the West (1996), Python Demon in Journey to the West (1998 TV series), Ma Ding‑dong in My Date with a Vampire, and Shek Siu Yuk in Ultra Protection.[3]

She also appeared in Hong Kong films such as Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2 (1996), A True Mob Story (1998), and Raped by an Angel 3 (1998).[4]

2003–2008: Abuse, Hiatus, and Motherhood

In 2003, Cheong was seriously injured in an abusive incident involving her then‑fiancé, leaving both physical and emotional scars. She took an extended hiatus from acting, relocating to Beijing to recover and reassess her personal and professional life. During this period, she publicly stated that she would never pursue another romantic relationship.[5][6]

During her hiatus, Cheong adopted a son named Hanson, born with a congenital heart condition, and raised him as a single mother. She balanced her parental responsibilities with volunteer work and advocacy for children with medical needs.[7][8]

Although her work with TVB decreased during this time, she never officially declared leaving the network, and no public announcement was made regarding her departure. When she gradually returned to acting, she began collaborating with multiple companies, including TVB and ViuTV, marking the beginning of her freelance career.[9]

2009–Present: Return to Acting and Freelance Career

Cheong officially resumed acting in 2009 and expanded her work across multiple Hong Kong networks. In 2013, she returned briefly to TVB for the drama Never Dance Alone at the encouragement of producer Eric Tsang.[10]

Since then, she has appeared in television series and films including Deep in the Realm of Conscience (2018), the web series Guardian Angel (2018), I Bet Your Pardon (2019), The Gutter (2020), and A Perfect Gentleman (2023), demonstrating a sustained freelance, multi-network career.[11]

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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